Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ECAO-CH6PY5
PREMISES NAME
Pho Hong Restaurant (Burnaby)
Tel: (604) 454-9727
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5975 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5J 1H1
INSPECTION DATE
August 10, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Huong Thi Thuy Nguyen
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 17, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections, Issue Correction Order
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 40
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Again observed baked chicken in large buckets cooling -internal temperature at 40 to 50 deg C. Product was cooked about 50 minutes as per operator

Improper cooling

Correction Order issued
Corrective Action(s): You must use your speed racks and baking pans at a 1" to 3" layer to quicken cooling as per your Food Safety Plan (as per last routine inspection report in April 2022)
Violation Score: 5

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Again observed hydrated noodles stored at room temperature -on the floor next to the 2-compartment sink

Correction Order issued
Corrective Action(s): Do not store potentially hazardous foods at room temperature
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): knife stored under the microwave -this is an unsanitary area
Corrective Action(s): Store your utensils in a clean sanitary location
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: Again handwash sinks are deficient:
-No paper towels available in the whole kitchen (handsinks, spindles)
-No soap at kitchen handsink

Correction Order issued
Corrective Action(s): Adequately stock handwash sinks with paper towels in a dispenser and pumped soap

NOTE: Due to the reoccurring handwash deficiencies in the kitchen an additional designated handwash sink needs to be installed next to the 2-compartment sinks next to the Walk-in cooler
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Again observed the front exhaust vents at cooking line caked with char. This was cited in the last routine inspection in April.

Dry storage room is filthy -bulk food containers greasy, lids.
Kitchen shelves filthy -shelves greasy, have cardboard liners
Kitchen floors filthy under cooking line, under fridges

Accumulation of personal effects in the food preparation area again across the 2-compartment sink: bags, phones.

Correction Order issued
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize your exhaust vents regularly to prevent the buildup of food debris

Clean and sanitize ALL kitchen shelves, equipment exteriors, floors, bulk food containers

Remove all personal effects from food preparation areas
Violation Score: 9

502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: None of the staff are certified in this course. The employee record shown has a certificate that expired in 2018
Corrective Action(s): At least one worker must be certified in this course in the operator's absence
Violation Score: 1

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

NOTE: provided operator with "Outstanding Health Permit Fee" letter -pay your annual permit fees within 10 business days or closure

All fridges at or below 4 deg C
Hot held foods at or above 60 deg C

High Temperature Washer final rinse 74.9 deg C at plate level (2nd cycle)

Bleach sanitizer bucket and spray bottle >100ppm chlorine residual

NOTE: a Correction Order has been issued, the next enforceable step with continued infractions is ticketing and/or closure